World Gin Awards 2019, 2020 and 2021 UK (Best Contemporary Gin (India)), Gin Masters Awards 2020 (Silver), The International Spirits Challenge 2022 (Double Gold Medal), International Gin Producer of the Year One judge particularly enjoyed Edinburgh Gin Elderflower Liqueur: “Good light elderflower nose, light freshness on the nose. The palate has a wonderful sweetness but also very fresh and vibrant citrus note that balances the alcohol perfectly. The elderflower is fresh and lovely and I can see this being enjoyed with Prosecco.” At present, Gin Kiosk is the sole UK retailer, but it won’t be long before this little beauty is mainstream. With a category this big, The Spirits Business rounded up 10 panels of judges in June to decide which products were worthy of Master, Gold and Silver medals.

International Spirits Challenge 2020, USA (Bronza) and San Francisco World Spirit Aards 2018, USA (Silver) Greater Than Gin was designed with scalability in mind so that if the opportunity came, the quality could remain consistent. Multi shot methods, tried and tested botanicals and a ruthless approach to quality testing and consistency. Indian brand Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin was one of eight Master medallists in the Contemporary flight. The Swedish distiller took home an impressive eight Master medals in the competition, including one for its navy strength bottling.Goa-based Stranger & Sons was created in 2018 by Sakshi Saigal, Rahul Mehra and Vidur Gupta’s Third Eye Distillery. Greater Than Gin combines that familiar classic orange citrus twang with a strong juniper forward note, followed by a zing of ginger. We’ve consistently said that it is one of the best classic “cabinet essential” gins you will find and for the price, it delivers incredible value. It uses nine botanicals including hemp, Himalayan juniper, coriander, lavender, rosemary, caraway seeds, cinnamon, lemongrass and butterfly pea flower.

The result is an attractive product that draws on temple architecture, numismatics and handicrafts for its design and plays with Indian flavours in a less than obvious manner.Available in Goa, Mumbai and New Delhi, Hapusa is the perfect gin to drink straight up with a garnish of mint. Greater Than